2004 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 BMW 116
To start off, 2011 BMW 116 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2011 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2011 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Bentley Azure (751 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Azure | 2011 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 116 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 751 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
